OK Guys, let's get a list of the most common problems that people have been having with their TL's. Prefer to specify 3.2 or 2.5 as some may be vehicle specific. Mine are the slow/scratched drivers window, the driver's door lock solenoid going south on me and making crazy noise every time I unlock the door electrically, somewhat hard shifts sometimes and the starter dying on me. I've been having problems lately with the heater not blowing hot air even after the car has warmed up unless it's over 2500 rpm's. Let's get a list of the FEW problems that these cars have so we can share any easy fixes and know what to expect to pay if they should happen.

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1. slow/scratched drivers window
2. D4 light burning out
3. Wind noises coming from windows/rubber seals
4. Starting trouble occasionaly
5. Had to repair the original radio 4 times: 3 times on the warranty and just one f... time I had to pay!! Then I stopped and bought a fitting kit with an ordinary radio JVC.

1. scratched front windows
2. shifts hard and there might be a prob with the tranny
3. did have problems with the HU but I was bored one night, ripped it out and dissasembled it carefully and cleaned the lens, that helped a bit. now it only has problems with 1 brand of burnt discs.

note. I wouldnt recommend taking apart the HU unless you are handy with electronics, and have done this sorta stuff before.

next year Im going to have to replace the upper strut mounts but thats just standard maintanence.

I forgot that...my D4 is burnt out too..Was burnt out within 2 years of having the car from brand new! (I bought it from my dad, who bought it brand new). As for the tints, I am still getting them, cause the scratches on my window are on the outside, so I'm HOPING the tint won't rip off.

Originally posted by spidyos 1997 3.2 TL
Starter (Replaced after only owning the car for a month)
Slow Windows (I think this a Honda proble...the same prob on my Civic)
Windows squeaking
MPG (getting between 17-18 mpg)

I got a 96 2.5TL
1. SLOW WINDOWS! pass lets in air when driving too
2. check engine light-EGR valve (warranty)
3. shifts wierd when cold into second gear
4. rear struts definetely need to be replaced, getting tokico
5. I wish it would have better gas milege, i get about 20mpg

Originally posted by BlueC hey with the CEL, what color is it soposed to glow? Mine always seems like its on, but only when my lights are on, maybe its just a reflection, but id hate to ingnore a problem...

d4 light went out on me, scratched tint, slow windows, oil light is always one no matter ho much oil it has in it, and the most annoying i dont know if ne of u others expieriance it but my trunk rattels liek a ***** with my simple 600 watt system and its really annoying cnat hear it inside but outside it soulnds horrible

1. Steering wheel is wearing off.
2. Definitely slow windows on passenger side. When it rains, it squeaks in the back windows.
3. I have a 97 2.5 and when i lock my doors and drive, my lock on the door handles always sound like they open and close.
4. Clicking noises in the engine.

97 3.2TL Silver 109,000
- D4 light burned out about 2 years ago... [dealer wanted too much to fix it, but I like morningla's idea about switching bulb from D1, can I do that myself???]
- wind noise driver side window at high speeds... [from the very beginning, dealer tried several iterations to repair then gave up in '97]
- brake residue on fron wheels
- nicks and dings from overabuse [my fault and others]
- Sound system fading out
- no heated seats, I use a seat cover in the winter months... looks tacky, but my butt won't freeze
- headliner smudges
- drinking gas.. I only get about 280 miles per tank ~20mpg

* good thing: changed the timing belt and H20 pump 2 months ago, runs much faster now... like new

I love driving it, but I want something newer and slicker with bells and whistles (navigation, heated seats, cd changer, etc, etc); but the good thing is it's mine and all paid for........ :-)

1) D4 light out
2) Check engine was on when I bought it - dealer fixed EGR under warranty
3) Radio illumination lights out
4) Plays only about 60% of new CD's and no burnt CD's (stock HU)
5) Pass. side wind noise over 65mph
6) Rear defroster never worked - might have been prev. owner removing tint, though
7) Trans fluid had fair amount of shavings when changed at 85k mi (would that be normal if it were first change?)
8) Taillight moisture

So, nothing major so far, knock on wood, and I love the car.

BTW, has anyone actually lost a timing belt? Any before the recommended 90k?

On my 96 2.5 TL:
1. D4 light burned out (dealer fixed it free)
2. Now that you mention it, my windows are kinda slow...doesn't bother me though.
3. Original battery wore out. Got a replacement official Honda battery at the dealer. About eight months later, one night when I got in & started my car, the battery EXPLODED! Scared the crap outta me. Dealer wouldn't do anything either..."normal wear item" you know. When I look back on it, I really should have called the corporate office on that one.
4. Once when having scheduled maintenance, probably around 45K, the dealer told me my intake manifold was cracked, replaced it under emissions warranty. I never knew anything was wrong.

Forgot these other problems - One of the electric cooling fans started to squeal, fortunately I got in just under the wire to have it fixed on my 100K extended warranty. Also I think my master cylinder is starting to go - car creeps forward at stoplights, but only when it's hot outside. I have 137K on the car.

I love my car but i got the same problems
scratched/slow windows
D4 light out
headlights burnout frequently
low gas mileage
radio didnt play cds so i changed it
and a weird noise from the engine once and a while like a loud vibrating sound any one know what im talkin bout

Men, lots of these problems also happens to me, anyone knows how to fix these? Where to find the solutions?

1. Locks locking repeatedly, after I locked the doors from inside switch or with key on driver's door.
2. Very slow front two windows with scratches on driver's side. The scratches are outside, so won't interfere with the tint.
3. Rear windows squeak when rolling up sometimes.
4. Windows rattles when not fully up and closing doors, it feels really really cheap. When windows are up, normal.
5. Driver door's outside handle spring poped out, makeing it felt loose.
6. Tranny shifts rough as far back as I remember, will try a flush.